The 1985–86 Ranji Trophy was the 52nd season of the

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. Delhi defeated Haryana by an innings and 141 runs in the final.

Expansion

Three teams participated for the first time:

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in the South Zone,

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in the North Zone and

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in the East Zone. This raised the number of teams from 24 to 27.

Highlights

*Playing for

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against

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, Pradeep Sunderam took all 10 wickets for 78 runs, and 16 wickets for 154 runs. This was the second (and till 2021, the last) instance of a bowler taking 10 wickets in an innings in Ranji trophy.Most wickets in an innings in India
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Group stage

North Zone

Central Zone

West Zone

South Zone

East Zone

Knockout stage

(T) - Advanced to next round by spin of coin.

Final

Scorecards and averages

References

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